Sunny beaches and coastal towns can hide deadly secrets. In this session, authors discuss setting their mysteries in seaside locations and explore how atmosphere, isolation, tourism, and local culture add tension and intrigue to crime fiction.
Faith, Doubt, and the Detective’s Moral Compass
Michael Amos Cody explores the intersection of faith and mystery fiction. He examines what defines a pious detective and how belief, doubt, and moral conviction can shape motivation, conflict, and meaning within a mystery narrative.
